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Margaret Hodge
Edward Stourton on Margaret Hodge, who is enjoying an Indian summer in her political life.
04 May 2013,13 mins
Alisher Usmanov
Mark Coles profiles Alisher Usmanov, just named Britain's richest man.
27 Apr 2013,13 mins
Robert Mueller
Mark Coles profiles Robert Mueller, the long-serving and influential director of the FBI.
20 Apr 2013,13 mins
Elizabeth Llewellyn
Mary Ann Seighart profiles Elizabeth Llewellyn, the late-blossoming opera star.
13 Apr 2013,13 mins
Jeff Bezos
Amazon has changed the world. Now its founder Jeff Bezos has his sights on the stars.
06 Apr 2013,13 mins
Lucy Winkett
Mary Ann Sieghart profiles Lucy Winkett, a favourite to become the first female bishop.
30 Mar 2013,13 mins
Magnus Carlsen
Chris Bowlby looks at the highest-rated chess player ever, 22-year old Magnus Carlsen.
23 Mar 2013,13 mins
Zhang Xin
Chris Bowlby profiles the British-educated Chinese property billionaire Zhang Xin.
16 Mar 2013,13 mins
Justin Bieber
Mark Coles on Canadian pop phenomenon Justin Bieber, who upset British fans on his UK tour
09 Mar 2013,13 mins
Beppe Grillo
Profile of comedian-turned-politician Beppe Grillo, now a major force in Italian politics.
02 Mar 2013,13 mins
Mike Ashley
The rise of Mike Ashley, reclusive owner of Sports Direct and Newcastle United.
23 Feb 2013,13 mins
Tom Ford
What is the secret of designer Tom Ford's legendary success? James Silver charts his rise.
16 Feb 2013,13 mins
John Brennan
President Obama's choice to head the CIA is John Brennan. Is he the right man for the job?
09 Feb 2013,13 mins
Sir Philip Green
Lesley Curwen explores the colourful life of business tycoon Sir Philip Green.
08 Dec 2012,13 mins
Nigel Farage
Rosie Goldsmith profiles the leader of the UK Independence Party, Nigel Farage.
01 Dec 2012,13 mins
Lynton Crosby
Mary Ann Sieghart profiles the Australian political strategist Lynton Crosby.
24 Nov 2012,13 mins
Abu Qatada
Mark Coles profiles radical Islamic cleric Abu Qatada.
17 Nov 2012,13 mins
Nadine Dorries
Mark Coles profiles the controversial Conservative MP Nadine Dorries.
10 Nov 2012,13 mins
Xi Jinping
Tim Franks profiles the Chinese leader-in-waiting Xi Jinping.
03 Nov 2012,13 mins
Alexei Navalny
Lucy Ash profiles Alexei Navalny, the man leading Russian opposition to President Putin.
27 Oct 2012,13 mins
Sam Mendes
As the new Bond film opens next week, Mary Ann Sieghart profiles its director, Sam Mendes.
20 Oct 2012,13 mins
Paul Ryan
Claire Bolderson profiles US Republican vice-presidential candidate Paul Ryan.
13 Oct 2012,13 mins
Psy
Chris Bowlby on South Korean pop star Psy, creator of the most popular Youtube video ever.
06 Oct 2012,13 mins
Justin Welby
Edward Stourton profiles Justin Welby, former oil executive, now leading Anglican bishop.
29 Sep 2012,13 mins
Pete Cashmore
Edward Stourton profiles leading social media blogger Pete Cashmore.
22 Sep 2012,13 mins
Andy Murray
Tennis champion Andy Murray, who has won Britain's first grand slam in 76 years.
15 Sep 2012,13 mins
Grant Shapps
Geeta Guru-Murthy profiles Grant Shapps, the new Conservative party co-chairman.
08 Sep 2012,13 mins
Frances O'Grady
Claire Bolderson profiles Frances O'Grady, soon to the the first woman to lead the TUC.
01 Sep 2012,13 mins
Lee Pearson
A profile of nine-times paralympic gold medallist, Lee Pearson.
25 Aug 2012,13 mins
Dame Helen Ghosh
Chris Bowlby profiles Dame Helen Ghosh, who is to take over as head of the National Trust.
18 Aug 2012,13 mins